Sustainability

On our farms

A healthy well balanced soil is the key ingredient in producing healthy nutritious fresh produce. Products grown on high quality farms in the right location at the right time of year with consistent water sources yield premium produce with the best shelf life and flavor profiles. We strive to be as efficient with our farming methods as possible by following specific techniques.

Our conservative farming practices include:

Lab testing soil to confirm nutrients and essential minerals are in place

Utilizing a close partnership with our in-house agronomist and growers to interpret lab results

Drip irrigation for targeted application and conservation of water

Investing and maintaining efficient wells and water systems

Leveling land with GPS to make sure water is used efficiently and evenly among crops

In business operations

In operating our business, we continually look for innovative methods to improve efficiency and use of limited resources.

Our conservation methods across the scope of our company include:

Energy Use

Replaced existing lighting at multiple company locations with high efficiency lighting and motion sensors

Averaging a 46% reduction in energy usage

New employee housing built with energy saving LED lighting reducing energy consumption by 75%

Annual reduction of 808 tons of CO2 gases

Packaging

Tanimura & Antle is continuously seeking opportunities to have a positive impact on our ecosystem through packaging improvement utilizing the latest in design and material solutions. Our strategic supply chain partners are committed to vigorous sustainability programs and are actively engaged in continuous improvement in protecting the environment and resources focusing on:

Greenhouse gas emission reduction

Lower water consumption

Less solid waste

Lower energy demand

Material reduction, reusability and recyclability

Cartons

All suppliers are Sustainable Forest Certified

All carton designs are engineered to use the least amount of materials necessary to ensure performance, carton integrity and load optimization throughout our supply chain

Up to 35% of recycled materials are used in all cartons which can then be recovered and reused again in the manufacture of cartons

RPC’s (Reusable Plastic Crates)

These extended life cycle rental crates are used in a closed loop pooling system and are 100% recyclable

31% lower greenhouse gas emissions

65% lower water consumption

85% less solid waste

34% lower energy demand

Pallets

Rental pallets are also used in a closed loop pooling system, have an extended life cycle and are reused and recycled

Avoids generating over 250 tons of solid waste

Reduces 200 tons of CO2 gases

Plastic Retail Packaging

All packaging is designed to minimize the amount of material needed to achieve required packaging performance

Materials are recyclable and our packaging contains a blend of both post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastic resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and less solid waste